Unwind

/ʌnˈwaɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of unwinding.

The weekend getaway was perfect for an unwind from her hectic schedule.

verb

to relax after a period of work or tension.

After a long week of meetings and deadlines, I like to unwind by spending time in nature.

to undo or loosen something that is twisted or wound.

She decided to unwind the tangled string before starting her craft project.

From 'un-' + 'wind' (to twist or coil).

unwind after work

To relax and relieve stress or tension after a day of work.

unwind with a book

To relax by reading a book.

take time to unwind

To set aside time to relax and reduce stress.

relax

To make or become less tense or anxious.

decompress

To release pressure or stress.

loosen

To make less tight or rigid.

Chill out

You need to chill out and just unwind for a bit.

Kick back

After the meeting, we just kicked back and unwound.